With the growing popularity of cryptocurrencies cryptocurrencies The rate of use in fraud and illegal events has also increased.
Noting this increase, the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) cryptocurrencies He announced that he has formed a new team to investigate crimes related to
FBI “With the rapid adoption of digital assets and distributed ledger technologies, we have seen an increase in cyberattacks and illicit uses of cryptocurrencies.” said.
National Cryptocurrency Implementation Team (NCET) was announced by US Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco.
Monaco said NCET will assess which types of crimes involving cryptocurrencies might need more resources to investigate and prosecute cases involving cryptocurrencies.
Deputy Attorney General Monaco also “We are sending a message that cryptocurrencies and virtual currencies should not be seen as safe havens.” said.
In the statement made by the US Department of Justice, it was announced that experienced prosecutor Eun Young Choi has been appointed as the first Director of the National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team.
Saying that he is excited about the task in question, Choi continued his words as follows:
“NCET will play a pivotal role in enabling the department to accelerate and expand its efforts to combat illegal abuse by criminals of all kinds, as the technology surrounding digital assets grows and evolves.
I am excited to lead NCET’s incredible and talented team of lawyers and begin work on this important priority for the department. I would like to thank the Deputy Attorney General and the Criminal Division of the Ministry of Justice for this opportunity.”
Stating that NCET will focus on combating crimes involving blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies, Deputy Attorney General Kenneth A. Polite Jr.I am pleased that Eun Young Choi will continue to serve as a successful leader in cyber and cryptocurrencies and lead the department’s efforts in this area.” said.